The Administration and Supervision of Reading Programs

by Wepner, Shelley B.; Feeley, Joan T.; Strickland, Dorothy S.

• ISBN13: 9780807741818
• ISBN10: 0807741817
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Teachers College Pr

Summary

Now in its Third Edition, this popular textbook offers valuable information about administering effective reading programs from the pre-elementary through the college level. All chapters have been revised to include the most current information, trends, and research, and a new chapters has been added on college/university reading programs.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Looking Forward, Looking Back
Developing an Effective Reading Program	p. 3
Evolving Roles and Responsibilities of Reading Personnel	p. 16
Pre-elementary Reading Programs: New Expectations	p. 29
Elementary Programs: Guiding Change in a Time of Standards	p. 42
Adolescent Literacy Programs	p. 59
College and University Literacy Programs	p. 72
Selecting Materials for the Literacy Program	p. 83
Observing the Reading Teacher: Teacher Evaluation and Growth	p. 95
Professional Development	p. 108
Assessment of Reading Programs	p. 118
Promoting Writing with Reading and Learning	p. 131
Leading and Learning with Technology	p. 142
Literacy Development for Culturally Diverse Populations	p. 153
Community Outreach and Initiatives	p. 166
Special Initiatives for Special Needs	p. 178
About the Contributors	p. 193
Index	p. 197
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